Mr. Kanawat Ratanapongpien | Suface modification award | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Kanawat Ratanapongpien, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Kanawat Ratanapongpien is a highly accomplished mechanical engineer with a strong academic background and a wealth of experience in both research and practical applications. He hails from Bangkok, Thailand, and has pursued his education both domestically and internationally, showcasing his dedication to learning and expanding his horizons.
Kanawat completed his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in 2020, where he demonstrated his academic prowess with a GPA of 2.95. During his undergraduate years, he participated in various innovation competitions, notably winning the Thailand New Gen Inventors Award in 2020 and receiving recognition at the KMUTNB Innovation Awards. His involvement in projects like the development of a high-performance self-tapping orthopedic screw and a braided-type stent retriever highlights his commitment to advancing medical technology through engineering innovation.
Professional Profiles:
Education
July 2020 – 2024: Master of Mechanical Engineering – International program
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
Thesis: “Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Selective Laser Melted Ti-6Al-4V Alloy by Fine Shot Peening for Medical Applications”
GPA: 4.00
Oct 2020 – Sep 2023: Master of Mechanical Science and Engineering
Kanazawa University (KU)
Thesis: “Spark Plasma Sinterability of a Nanostructured WC-Co Cemented Carbide Granulated Powder Designed for the Laser Directed Energy Deposition”
July 2016 – June 2020: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
GPA: 2.95
Awards & Recognitions
Thailand New Gen Inventors Award (2021, gold medal award)
KMUTNB Innovation Awards (2021, 2nd runner-up award)
Thailand New Gen Inventors Award (2020)
Experiences
Biological Engineering Camp (BIE camp 2019)
Exchange Program at Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT) in Japan (2019)
Internship Program at Kanazawa University in Japan (2019)
Hard Skills
Metallic Material Characterization
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), Laser-based type
Mathematical Solving
Soft Skills
Project Management
Critical Thinking
Strategic Thinking
Systematic Problem Solving
Publication Top Notes:
Effect of Laser Scanning Speed and Fine Shot Peening on Pore Characteristics, Hardness, and Residual Stress of Ti-6Al-4V Fabricated by Laser Powder Bed Fusion